Cranberry Walnut Quick Bread Mix

Quick breads have dual personalities. They're sweet and homey after a savory meal, but they can also do an about face and become a breakfast item, warm, and slathered with butter. Whichever way you choose to eat your quick bread, this one makes a delightful choice for a gift.

Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. put in a 1 quart jar. Layer the walnuts on top, followed by the cranberries and then the brown sugar, packing down the brown sugar lightly to hold it in place.

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Mix the sugar and vanilla bean seeds together and add to the jar as the top layer. Seal with the lid, decorate the jar if you like, and attach a label with thee instructions for the recipient:

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan. Beat together eggs, milk and butter in a bowl. Add all contents of jar and mix til just combined. Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes til top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Flip pan on its side and let the brad cool slightly before removing from pan and cooling on wire rack. Makes 1 loaf